Dare to Forgive: The Power of Letting Go and Moving on

I bought this for my 17 year old son and then read it myself. I think it will help heal some issues between him and his Dad and biological Mom.

I wasn't out searching for a book on forgiveness. Edward Hallowell, who has written some fantastic books on ADD, happens to be one of my favorite authors. As I was perusing his works, I found this book and although I was in denial about needing to do any forgiving in my life, I went ahead and got the book because I knew that regardless of where I was in my life, Hallowell always has some cool advice. Little did I know how much the subject matter was something that I really did need to address. Over the past three years, I've had challenges in my life with people, places, and things. They've weighed me down to the point where they were beginning to affect my day to day functioning. Forgiving - for me, it's very much tied to that ball and chain of the Catholic Church I was brought up in. It's just one of those Pandora's boxes that you just don't dare go near. The first half of his book addresses the justifications, the arguments, what I would consider - some of the most difficult items. Hallowell's no b.s. approach - his acknowledgement that turning the other cheek SUCKS and is HARD and really isn't necessary - is just what I needed to read. The second half of the book, building upon what you learned/acknowledged in the first half, helps you figure out how to go about forgiving. It's not a step by step cookbook. Rather, through examples and helpful hints, it gives you some tools to utilize - when you're ready.

This is an Amazing Book. Dr. Hallowell discusses everyday life situations in great detail and makes the readers feel as though they are actually there. He does not try to sugar coat things are try to suggest that forgving others or ourselves is something easy to do. He does however give the readers both scientific and spritual reasons about why forgiveness is beneficial. He also gives practical suggestions on how to begin to forgive. This is a great book for everybody even those people can easily forive.

I am pleased to share with you how delighted I am with Dr. Hallowell's new book! Not only is it for those who need to forgive but also for those who are forgiven! So exquisitely written with personal anectodes that all of us can easily identifty with and relate to. This is an excellent book that all of should have as part of our home and professional libraries!

Ned Hallowell does it again! In Dare to Forgive he encourages us to disown our anger for others so that all may benefit. One of the things I liked was that he understands that sometimes forgiving can be hard to do, but provides many reasons why one should practice this art, and also provides practical steps for incorporating forgiveness into your own life. I think of this book as a potential marriage and/or friendship saver - a terrific, non-intimidating read.